PLAN 452Policy Analysis and Evaluation for Planners
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Environment
- Subject
- Planning
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course reviews the fundamentals of policy analysis, program and plan monitoring, and evaluation in the context of planning practice. Students will learn the principles of structured decision making and multi-criteria analysis as well as the role of various governance actors and other stakeholders in these processes. Through case studies and real-world examples, students will develop an appreciation for the various qualitative and quantitative tools that can be used for policy analysis, and plan and program evaluation.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 4A or higher
- Enrolled in H-Planning
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
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